SARCASM – Crematory (Anthology 1987-1994) CD

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Reissue on CD (Nuclear War Now did the vinyl) of this obscure Yugoslavian act. If you dig a bit, Eastern Europe is an absolute treasure trove of great heavy metal from the 80s, and I’ve bagged countless amounts of solid gold over the years just by taking a punt on a random metal band from a forer Soviet territory. Anyway, this is superb speed/thrash with a real ear for melody. You might imagine this might be lo-fi and more death metal-influenced, but these guys were definitely listening to 80s hard rock, as a lot of contemporanaeous bands from the region were. This realy rules, highest recommendation from me. Bonus for the excellent cover art, where the band’s own “Eddie” has decpitated Freddie Kruger with his one glove! Good lad.